One Drive file mapping keeps disconnecting after some time

Question

Hi,

i have created a local mapping for my one drive documents by mapping a network drive using file explorer along with the CID and specifying the path as: `https://d.docs.live.net/{CID}`

This works fine. But after some time, if try to access a folder from that mapping from my desktop, i am not able to. I have to go to file explorer and click on the mapping, then go back and access the folder.

Is there a way to disable the disconnect that happens (i assume its time based).

thanks

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there isn't a direct way to disable the automatic disconnect for mapped OneDrive folders.

Alternatively, you can unlink your OneDrive from your computer. This won't delete any files. You can still access them online at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/online-cloud-storage.

• Enable "Files On-Demand" in OneDrive settings. This feature keeps a placeholder for your OneDrive files and folders locally. When you access a file, it downloads on demand.